M.Ed. in Community Health
Graduate students receive an MEd in Community Health. Students take a core of four research and technology classes, plus program planning and leadership classes. The flexibility in the program comes from 15 hours of courses approved by the advisor. The program is competency based so that students build a foundation in theory and develop skills to design, implement and evaluate programs in worksite, medical service and community settings.
Exit Requirements: Minimum of 3.0 GPA, and two of the following: portfolio, internship, exit exam, research project or thesis.
The goal of this program is the development and preparation of individuals to be future leaders in a variety of urban settings including public and private corporations and government agencies in the area of health and human performance.
Certification
CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
For details about this program, visit the Graduate Catalog.
Note: Meeting GRE score and GPA minimums do not guarantee a student will be accepted to the program.
Admission Requirements
Prospective students must submit an online application for admission to the University of Louisville School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies.
The deadlines will be:
- March 1 for Summer or Fall admission
- October 1 for Spring admission
The Community Health Admissions Screening Committee requires the following materials before reviewing applications:
- Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work. Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher either overall, or within the last 60 hours (senior college hours).
- For GRE scores prior to August 1, 2011, a minimum combined (verbal and quantitative) score of an 800 is required for unconditional admission. For GRE scores taken August 1, 2011 and after, please refer to the concordance table from ETS (Educational Testing Services) [PDF] for revised score equivalencies. Need help preparing for the GRE? Sign up for a GRE Information Session.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score for international students from countries where English is not the native language. Students holding a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. are exempt from the requirement.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Formal Statement of Purpose with cover sheet [PDF]
Faculty may require interviews in addition to written credentials as part of the admission process.
Contact
Learn more about our program faculty.
Carol O'Neal
Department of Health & Sport Sciences
HP/Theatre Arts Bldg, Room 102
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-0547
Community Health Faculty
Opportunities for Graduates
Students generally pursue careers at worksites (plan and implement wellness programs to keep employees healthy and maintain a safe work environment), medical services (develop, implement and evaluate health promotion programs in hospitals, HMO's, acute care clinics and long term facilities) and communities (assess needs for health promotion programs, and deliver education programs at various sites in the community, including voluntary health agencies and government based service programs).
Financial Aid
In addition to the financial aid opportunities offered by the University, the College of Education & Human Development also has information about financial aid.
Other financial aid opportunities available include graduate assistantships and other employment opportunities. You may also check for other availabilities on campus.
I have some credit hours from another program/university. Can the credit be transferred?
Once you are admitted to the program, you may request to transfer up to 6 credit hours if your UofL advisor approves the request. Transfer requests are then submitted to the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies.
Do I have to be a certified Health teacher to apply to this program?
No, you do not. This is a community-based program.
Will this program lead to teacher certification in Health?
No, it will not. This is a community-based program.
